Ramadhan Khamis Explained

Ramadhan Khamis
Successor:Ahamed Siraj Kwikiriza
Predecessor:Abdu Noor Kaduyu
Birth Name:Ramadhan Khamis
Nationality:Ugandan
Term End:10 October 2016

Ramadhan Khamis is a Ugandan religious leader. He was the District Qadi of Mbarara District under the Ankole-Kigezi region until 10 October 2016.[1]

Suspension and removal

Sheikh Ramadhan Khamis, along with two other Muslim leaders, was accused of selling Muslim property and later suspended over the alleged fraudulent sale of Muslim land. The suspension would be announced by the chairman Uganda Muslim Supreme Council, Sheikh Adam Swalleh, in a press briefing at Mbarara Main Mosque and later officiated by the Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Ramadhan Mubajje.[2] [3]

The land in question is located two miles outside Mbarara town on Mbarara-Masaka road.[3]

He was succeeded by Ahamed Siraj Kwikiriza but later on wanted to stand for the position again upon the death of Ahamed in a car accident.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mufti urges muslims to vote wisely. www.newvision.co.ug.
  2. Web site: Mufti Suspends Mbarara District Khadi :: Uganda Radio Network. ugandaradionetwork.com.
  3. Web site: Mufti suspends 3 over Muslim land. Daily Monitor.
  4. Web site: Tension as Mbarara Elects New Khadi. Joshua. Nahamya. 9 October 2017. ChimpReports.